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Copy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Models (5/28/2026)

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15 questions

Model 1 - Bacteria (Prokaryotes)

Model 2 - Animal and Plant Cells

Model 1 vs Model 2 - Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes

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Question 1

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Question 2

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What is represented by the small dots found in each of the bacteria cells? _______ 

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Question 3

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What is the name of the outermost layer that forms a boundary around the outside of each cell? _______ 

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Question 4

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How is the DNA described? _______ 
Is it found within a nucleus? _______ 

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Question 5

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In what substance are all of the internal structures suspended in? _______ 

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Question 6

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Question 7

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Question 8

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Where is DNA located in the cells of Model 2? _______ 
Do both cells in this model have this structure? _______ 

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Question 9

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Question 10

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What outermost boundary does a plant cell have that is absent in an animal cell? _______ 

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Question 11

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Compare the cells in Model 1 with those in Model 2. Which group of cells are more complex? _______ 

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Question 13

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Question 14

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Based upon this activity and only this activity, write a brief definition for a prokaryotic cell.

Question 15

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Based upon this activity and only this activity, write a brief definition for a eukaryotic cell.

The three bacterial shapes in Model 1 are bacillus (rod), coccus (sphere), and spirillum. 

Correctly identify each cell (a, b, and c) with these descriptions.
a.) _______ 
b.) _______ 
c.) _______ 

One of the bacteria in Model 1 has a tail-like structure.
a.) What is it called? _______ 
b.) What is the likely purpose of this structure? _______ 
c.) If a cell is missing the structure, what may be inferred about the cell? _______ 

Examine the model and provide three structural differences between the animal and plant cell (other than shape).
a.) _______ 
b.) _______ 
c.) _______ 

List the structure(s) that form the boundary between the inside and the outside of each cell in model 2. If a blank does not need to be used, type "not used."

Animal Cell: _______ , _______ 
Plant Cell: _______ , _______ 

Question 12

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a.) Use the models above to identify which ones would be eukaryotic and prokaryotic.
Model 1: _______ 
Model 2: _______ 
b.) What are the two primary differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? Prokaryotes do not have a _______ or _______ .

Use model 1 and 2 to help you complete this table.

Bacterial Cell

Animal Cell

Plant Cell

Cell Membrane

Ribosome

Cytoplasm

Mitochondria

Nucleolus

Nucleus

DNA

Cell Wall

Prokaryotic

Eukaryotic